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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has condemned what he described as attempts to exploit the MV Barima tragedy for political attention and social media engagement, urging the public to…
Gov’t facilitates travel for 35 Region One relatives
-To assist with MV Barima victim identification President Dr. Irfaan Ali has approved the transportation of 35 relatives from Region One to assist authorities with the identification of victims recovered…
Guyana declares three days of national mourning for MV Barima victims
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has declared three days of National Mourning in honour of the victims of the MV Barima tragedy. The period of mourning will be observed from Wednesday,…
41 bodies recovered, 77 rescued as MV Barima search expands to Waini Point
The search and recovery operation following the MV Barima tragedy intensified on Tuesday, with authorities confirming that 41 bodies have now been recovered while 77 people have been rescued. The…
Gov’t will stand with families affected by MV Barima tragedy – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting families affected by the MV Barima tragedy, assuring that no effort is being spared in the ongoing…
Minister Edghill ‘outraged’ over MV Barima revelations
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said he is outraged by what he described as serious failures surrounding the MV Barima tragedy, particularly the discovery that several rescued passengers were…
Most MV Barima survivors treated & discharged; three remain under observation – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the vast majority of survivors rescued from the capsized MV Barima have received medical treatment and have either continued their journeys or returned home,…
Gov’t orders full investigation into MV Barima disaster
–As crew members test positive for cannabis The Government of Guyana has ordered an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the MV Barima after authorities…
